Ride in Big Sky Country

The terrain flattens out as we leave Alberta and enter the prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Ontario and Manitoba Lake Districts

From the beautiful lake district of Manitoba we cross into Northern Ontario.

Discover the challenge and beauty of this remote region of Canada as you follow the shores of Lake Superior.

Days off are in Major Cities

Cycle and stay in Canada's beautiful major cities.

Days off on Tour TransCanada are in major centres including Calgary, Regina, Toronto, Ottawa and Quebec City.

Catered Meals on Riding Days

Cycle Canada staff prepare meals on days when the group is camping.

With a smaller group we are able to address dietary preferences more easily.

Indoor Stays on Rest Days

Our schedule provides for a day off approximately once a week.

Each rest day includes two nights indoor stays in upgraded accommodations.

Campground Stays

Enjoy the comfort of indoor stays on days off.

And the comraderie of campground stays on riding days.

Group Size is 12-16

Share skills, talents and your daily rides.

Group size on Tour TransCanada is no greater than 16 cyclists.

Age range of participants to date is 17 to 75.

Cycle Canada Support

Cycle Canada's helpful staff and a co-operative group spirit will support you on your journey.

A Unique Canadian Experience

Join cyclists from across Canada and from around the world.

Cycle Canada has been discovering Canada by bicycle since 1988.

Being part of a group provides individuals with the confidence and resources to meet their goals and makes possible a trip that many would not contemplate on their own.

Bud Jorgensen,
Founder,
Tour du Canada

Tour TransCanada is a cross-continental bike ride starting in Vancouver, B.C. and traveling across the country to St. John's, Newfoundland,
through all 10 Canadian provinces.

Join us in 2015 on Tour TransCanada and realize your dream of cycling across North America.

Discover Canada at a human scale, by bicycle. You can contact us at: Cycle Canada

TransCanada

Package

Dates & Fees

What to Bring

Cycle Canada Advantage

On Tour TransCanada we'll travel across Canada from west to east.

Across Canada by bicycle

Tour TransCanada is a cross-Canada cycling expedition from Vancouver, British Columbia, to St. John's, Newfoundland, a distance of about 7500 km (4630 miles).
On Tour TransCanada cyclists ride through all 10 Canadian Provinces. Rest days are in major cities along the way, including Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Quebec City.

Western Canada

From Vancouver we follow the Fraser River to Hope and take the Manning Park route through the Coast Mountains to follow the Okanagan Lakes to Kelowna.
At the north end of the Okanagan District climb Rogers Pass in the Selkirk Mountains and Kicking Horse Pass in the Rockies to get to Alberta.
Past Calgary we follow a route north of the TransCanada Highway to Regina, then north of the TransCanada again to Winnipeg, and again to the Manitoba-Ontario boundary.

Central Canada

To Kenora there is only one road and then we go south through Fort Frances to reach Thunder Bay. Around Lake Superior we follow Route 17 through Sault Ste. Marie and then go south to Manitoulan Island.
After a ferry crossing to Tobermory we are on local roads in southern Ontario to go through Toronto and then on to Ottawa. We follow the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers through Montreal and Quebec City and then go overland to reach the Saint John River valley in New Brunswick.

Eastern Canada

From Fredericton we go overland to Moncton and on to the Acadian coast. Our route takes Confederation Bridge onto Prince Edward Island and we go through Charlottetown to the ferry to Nova Scotia. We go through Cape Breton to reach the ferry dock and a ship that takes us to Newfoundland.
In St. John's the ride concludes with a climb up Signal Hill.

Major ferry fees are included. Cabins (2 to a room) on Newfoundland ferry.

Support staff, cook and driver.

Meals included in the package are prepared by our staff or served in restaurants.

Dinners and hot breakfasts are provided on all riding days when we are camping, except for dinner on the night before a rest day. For indoor stays on riding days there will be some additional meals included in the package.

Vancouver, B.C. to Montreal Quebec

Toronto, Ontario to St. John's, Newfoundland

Dates: August 2 to August 28, 2015

Registration Fee: Canadian $3,340.00

Guaranteed Single Supplement: *$550.00

*Many of the indoors stays (those in university residences) have single bedrooms and are included in the package fee.
To guarantee all indoor nights as single rooms we offer a single supplement. On some nights there may be limited availability for this option and we offer it as a first-come basis. Rooms do not necessarily come with private bathrooms.

We will try to match those who prefer not to pay the single supplement. However we will need to assess a single supplement if we are not able.

Fees are per person in Canadian funds.
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is in addition to above fees.

What to bring on Tour TransCanada:

A Bike and Enthusiasm

A bike in good working order, a flexible attitude and enthusiasm!

Tour TransCanada is planned for paved roads and paths but some unpaved sections are unavoidable, especially through construction projects – we recommend a sturdy road bike suitable for a long distance expedition ride.

For camping nights, a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and a pillow (we have tents you can rent).

Mess kit (cup, plate, bowl, eating utensils). Participants bring mess kits and are only responsible for cleaning their own kits.

Personal Items

Don't forget a tool kit, just in case you have a flat or other minor mechanical problem. If your bike has unique and difficult to find parts you may wish to bring spare parts – please check with us.

A helmet, water bottles, sunscreen, insect repellent and a rain gear in case of inclement weather.

Cash for lunches, munchie stops and meals on rest days and ferry days.

Luggage and Bike Boxes

Travelling light is a good plan

Cycle Canada has no official limit on transporting your daily luggage. For indoor stays our staff will assist where possible with delivery of luggage.
For camping stays we aim to have tenting sites close to the truck but this is not always possible. So, keep in mind that you may need to carry your bags at times.

One area where we do have constraints is taking hard shell bike cases. Some soft shelled bike cases may not present a problem.
We generally can transport Bike Friday Cases on the assumption that box is used as storage for the cyclist's gear. If you need to bring a bike case please let us know, we'll assist with advice so you can make arrangements.
If you have special logistical issues, such as travelling from overseas, please let us know. We'll do what we can to help.

Renting Bikes

Most participants on our rides bring their own bikes, particularly on a tour of this length.
But travelling with bikes can be complicated. Please let us know if you wish to rent a bike and we will provide suggestions on rental companies.

Proudly Canadian

Cycle Canada, The Veloforce Corporation is a Canadian company that organizes cycling activities. It is owned by Bud & Margot Jorgensen. Bud is a long-time recreational cyclist and founder of Tour du Canada. Our operations are located in Alliston, Ontario, just north of Toronto.

We have been organizing affordable supported cycling expeditions and vacations throughout Canada since 1987.

Cycling in Canada

We believe that Canada is the best place in the world to go for a bike ride.

Our primary focus is to offer an enjoyable cycling experience. We encourage participants in our events to ride at their own pace and to join us with the goal of completing their tour by bicycle. We believe they will enjoy a cycling trip more in groups where they get to know other riders and share the pleasure of travelling as cycle tourists.

Our Pledge to You

Participants in our events have a right to expect that Cycle Canada, as organizers, and its staff will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that riders complete their ride and are enriched by the cycling experience. We hope that each rider will find companionship in, and be tolerant of other members of the group and help to make the trip a memorable and positive experience for all riders.